Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.1033

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 3. (1) An individual who has sustained either of the following is dead:

(a) Irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions.

(b) Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

(2) A determination of death shall be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.

(3) A physician or registered nurse may pronounce the death of a person in accordance with this act. This subsection does not prohibit a health facility or agency licensed under article 17 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.20101 to 333.22260 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, from determining which of its medical personnel may pronounce the death of a person in that health facility or agency.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.1033 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-1033/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard